Canon HV20 HV20 Instruction Manual - Page 49

Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color 49 Mode switch: (except for the [ FIREWORKS] recording program). Fast moving subjects Through wet windows Advanced Functions 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen, press ( ) to display it. 2 Push the joystick ( ) toward [EXP]. • If [EXP] does not appear on the joystick guide, repeatedly push the joystick ( ) toward [NEXT] to display the joystick guide in the illustration above. • The exposure adjustment indicator and the neutral value "±0" appear on the screen. • If you operate the zoom while the exposure is locked, the brightness of the image may change. 3 Adjust ( ) the brightness of the image as required. • The adjustment range and the length of the exposure adjustment indicator will vary depending on the initial brightness of the picture. • Pushing the joystick ( ) toward [EXP] again will return the camcorder to automatic exposure. Manual Focus Adjustment Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects. In such case, focus manually. Reflective surfaces Night scenes POINTS TO CHECK ( 10) Adjust the zoom before you start the procedure. Mode switch: 1 Press FOCUS . "MF" appears. 2 Adjust the focus as necessary with the FOCUS dial until the image appears focused. Pressing FOCUS again will return the camcorder to autofocus. NOTES The camcorder will automatically return to autofocus when you set the mode switch to . Infinity Focus Use this function when you wish to focus on faraway subjects such as mountains or fireworks. Subjects with low contrast or without vertical lines